Project Management Library

Keep your projects on track, on time and under budget with over 1,070+ digital assets aimed at consolidating your project management skills.

Library Overview

The Open Colleges Project Management Library provides you with access to hundreds of digital learning assets designed to develop and improve your Project Management skills. Assets include Video short courses, eBooks, Audio Books and Audio summaries. Gain control of projects, plan, track and report with methodologies that include Agile, PRINCE 2, CAPM® and PMBOK®. Study skills flexibly in your own time or around your current role.

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Included in this Library

This Project Management Library is perfect for those looking to move into a project management role within their business. Often project managers do not hold certifications and are transitioned into a project management role out of necessity. It is not unusual for employees to be asked to balance Project manager responsibilities with that of their original role. With this Learning Library, you’ll quickly gain an understanding of key project management fundamentals and learn how to deal with issues such as budgets, risk and scope creep. This library of resources will help you lead projects and can act as a reference point to return to whenever you feel a project is not going to plan.

The library is also ideal for those currently in a strategic role such as managers or team leaders who want to understand and implement the key elements of project management to help improve efficiency. Whether you’re looking to help your marketing team deliver on their next advertising campaign or a creative director trying to help the design team stay organised, the fundamental concepts of project management will empower you to plan more effectively and lead teams towards delivering successful final results.

Pay a one-time fee for access to a single library featuring thousands of digital assets (Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks). Upon subscribing users are provided with a username and password which allow you to access our Learning Portal.

Select the Subscribe button and you will be taken to the checkout process. Follow the simple steps which include; filling in your details, paying the one-off fee (via Mastercard or Visa), reading and agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

When you finish the registration process, within minutes you will be emailed a receipt. You will also be emailed a username/password with instructions on how to access our Learning Portal.

Once in the Learning Portal your specific library content is available for viewing. Using the Library menu link or simply searching using a keyword is the best way to discover your new learning materials. We have created various articles with tips and tricks how to get the most out of your Learning Library.

What are Open Colleges Learning Libraries?

Our Learning Libraries are essentially collections of learning assets (created by our partner Skillsoft) which you can utilise to improve your skill set and bridge knowledge gaps. When you subscribe to a library, based on your subscription you get either 6 or 12 months access to the assets within that specific library. Assets include short Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks which can be accessed via desktop and mobile devices.

What happens when my subscription ends?

Most importantly we will not renewal your subscription automatically or without your consent. Coming up to the date of your expiry you will receive an email which details how to renew your library subscription for another year if you choose to. Rest assure you are in control and there is definitely NO AUTO RENEWAL as we do not store your credit card details.

Are there any tests or exams on the Video Course content?

While there are no official exams or tests to our courses, there are multiple answer quizzes at the end of video courses which attempt to gauge a users understanding of the course content. We set 85% as the pass mark to be confident that a user has a good understanding of the topic.

Can I call Open Colleges and buy a Learning Library subscription over the phone?

Unfortunately we can not facilitate our Learning Libraries offline via the phone. If you have a question regarding our Learning Libraries please use the "Got Questions?" tab on this page. We aim to answer all your questions on the same business day.

What are the minimum desktop and mobile requirements to view and use the Learning Libraries?

What do I need? (Minimum Requirements)

Our digital collection is ideally accessed with a fast broadband connection to enjoy a smooth learning experience. Assets can also be viewed over your mobile 4G connection with our iPhone or Android mobile application.

Skills Desktop Portal (Powered by Percipio) - Minimum requirements

For all browsers, the minimum supported screen resolution is 1024x768.

Do all eBooks have a matching Audiobook counterpart?

Please do not assume that if we offer a particular eBook within a Library that there is ALWAYS a corresponding Audiobook of the same title. Likewise with our Audiobook titles, please do not assume that there is an eBook version of the same title by default.

While this may be the case in many instances, you should definitely confirm this by browsing for your specific title and desired format before purchasing.

Who is Skillsoft and who updates, creates and curates all the learning content?

Skillsoft is an educational technology company that produces learning management system software and learning content in the form of multi-modal courses, videos and micro-learning modules. In Australia Skillsoft provides learning content for various major Australian corporations.

In an Australian first, Open Colleges has partnered with Skillsoft to offer (Skillsoft based) learning content direct to the consumer via our Learning Libraries.

Will I receive a certificate or statement of attainment when I complete video courses found within Learning Libraries?

Our Learning Libraries are not qualification-led. Instead, they are designed to offer speedy learning experiences that quickly build skills and bridge knowledge gaps. As such, you will not receive a qualification for completing the available video courses. If you’re interested in going on to study a recognised qualification, Open Colleges offer a wide range of nationally-recognised qualifications which can be browsed from our home page.

How do I access the Learning Library I purchased?

Once you’ve purchased a library subscription, you’ll receive an email containing login information and simple instructions on how to get started and access your content within our portal. If you have not received an email please check your Spam or Junk folders within your email program to make sure it has not accidentally been filtered by your email program.

Will I get access to new courses and assets during my subscription?

Absolutely. Our content teams are adding new Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks regularly to the various libraries. You can expect your library to grow over the 12 month period.

Why do some libraries cost more than others?

Prices for our Learning Libraries are based on the breadth of content assets contained within each collection. As not all collections contain the same amount of content, we have priced them appropriately to offer the best value for money.

I notice some eBooks, Audiobooks and Video Courses are shared by multiple collections? Why is that? Which collection is right for me?

Across all our skills collections there are approximately 18,000 unique assets (Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks). These assets can appear in multiple collections if they are applicable to other topics. For example, there are Leadership Video Courses included in the Business Skills & Productivity collection, which also appear again in the Leadership & Collaboration Collection. To choose the right collection, you should select the one that best matches your aspirations. For example the Leadership & Collaboration Collection would be ideal to purchase if you were specifically looking to hone your Leadership skills, yet if you are looking to build more general business skills, you could choose the Business Skills & Productivity collection.

Can I get support with courses and content when using my Library subscription?

Although we have made every effort to make our Learning Portal as simple to use as possible, you can access support via the platform's menu after logging in. Here you can ask technical questions relating to navigating content or getting around the portal.

Open Colleges does not offer support on the course content from a tutoring\knowledge perspective. Please feel free to direct any other questions to skills@opencolleges.edu.au .

Is my subscription refundable?

Subscriptions are not refundable, subject to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. We encourage you to read our Terms and Conditions and to browse Library assets to make an informed decision regarding subscribing to a Learning Library.

Enquiries

Got a question on our Learning Libraries? We aim to answer your questions same business day.

Library Overview

The Open Colleges Project Management Library provides you with access to hundreds of digital learning assets designed to develop and improve your Project Management skills. Assets include Video short courses, eBooks, Audio Books and Audio summaries. Gain control of projects, plan, track and report with methodologies that include Agile, PRINCE 2, CAPM® and PMBOK®. Study skills flexibly in your own time or around your current role.

Why Subscribe to this Library?

Become a more effective worker with channels that teach important business attributes such as Presentation Skills and Budgeting.

Understand the concept of risk to truly take your project management to the next level. Study Managing Risk and ensure processes are smoother than ever.

Learn Your Way - Watch, Read or Listen

How it works

Pay a one-time fee for access to a single library featuring thousands of digital assets (Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks). Upon subscribing users are provided with a username and password which allow you to access our Learning Portal.

Select the Subscribe button and you will be taken to the checkout process. Follow the simple steps which include; filling in your details, paying the one-off fee (via Mastercard or Visa), reading and agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

When you finish the registration process, within minutes you will be emailed a receipt. You will also be emailed a username/password with instructions on how to access our Learning Portal.

Once in the Learning Portal your specific library content is available for viewing. Using the Library menu link or simply searching using a keyword is the best way to discover your new learning materials. We have created various articles with tips and tricks how to get the most out of your Learning Library.

Who's this for?

This Project Management Library is perfect for those looking to move into a project management role within their business. Often project managers do not hold certifications and are transitioned into a project management role out of necessity. It is not unusual for employees to be asked to balance Project manager responsibilities with that of their original role. With this Learning Library, you’ll quickly gain an understanding of key project management fundamentals and learn how to deal with issues such as budgets, risk and scope creep. This library of resources will help you lead projects and can act as a reference point to return to whenever you feel a project is not going to plan.

The library is also ideal for those currently in a strategic role such as managers or team leaders who want to understand and implement the key elements of project management to help improve efficiency. Whether you’re looking to help your marketing team deliver on their next advertising campaign or a creative director trying to help the design team stay organised, the fundamental concepts of project management will empower you to plan more effectively and lead teams towards delivering successful final results.

FAQs

Our Learning Libraries are essentially collections of learning assets (created by our partner Skillsoft) which you can utilise to improve your skill set and bridge knowledge gaps. When you subscribe to a library, based on your subscription you get either 6 or 12 months access to the assets within that specific library. Assets include short Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks which can be accessed via desktop and mobile devices.

Most importantly we will not renewal your subscription automatically or without your consent. Coming up to the date of your expiry you will receive an email which details how to renew your library subscription for another year if you choose to. Rest assure you are in control and there is definitely NO AUTO RENEWAL as we do not store your credit card details.

While there are no official exams or tests to our courses, there are multiple answer quizzes at the end of video courses which attempt to gauge a users understanding of the course content. We set 85% as the pass mark to be confident that a user has a good understanding of the topic.

Unfortunately we can not facilitate our Learning Libraries offline via the phone. If you have a question regarding our Learning Libraries please use the "Got Questions?" tab on this page. We aim to answer all your questions on the same business day.

What do I need? (Minimum Requirements)

Our digital collection is ideally accessed with a fast broadband connection to enjoy a smooth learning experience. Assets can also be viewed over your mobile 4G connection with our iPhone or Android mobile application.

Skills Desktop Portal (Powered by Percipio) - Minimum requirements

For all browsers, the minimum supported screen resolution is 1024x768.

Please do not assume that if we offer a particular eBook within a Library that there is ALWAYS a corresponding Audiobook of the same title. Likewise with our Audiobook titles, please do not assume that there is an eBook version of the same title by default.

While this may be the case in many instances, you should definitely confirm this by browsing for your specific title and desired format before purchasing.

Skillsoft is an educational technology company that produces learning management system software and learning content in the form of multi-modal courses, videos and micro-learning modules. In Australia Skillsoft provides learning content for various major Australian corporations.

In an Australian first, Open Colleges has partnered with Skillsoft to offer (Skillsoft based) learning content direct to the consumer via our Learning Libraries.

Our Learning Libraries are not qualification-led. Instead, they are designed to offer speedy learning experiences that quickly build skills and bridge knowledge gaps. As such, you will not receive a qualification for completing the available video courses. If you’re interested in going on to study a recognised qualification, Open Colleges offer a wide range of nationally-recognised qualifications which can be browsed from our home page.

Once you’ve purchased a library subscription, you’ll receive an email containing login information and simple instructions on how to get started and access your content within our portal. If you have not received an email please check your Spam or Junk folders within your email program to make sure it has not accidentally been filtered by your email program.

Prices for our Learning Libraries are based on the breadth of content assets contained within each collection. As not all collections contain the same amount of content, we have priced them appropriately to offer the best value for money.

Across all our skills collections there are approximately 18,000 unique assets (Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks). These assets can appear in multiple collections if they are applicable to other topics. For example, there are Leadership Video Courses included in the Business Skills & Productivity collection, which also appear again in the Leadership & Collaboration Collection. To choose the right collection, you should select the one that best matches your aspirations. For example the Leadership & Collaboration Collection would be ideal to purchase if you were specifically looking to hone your Leadership skills, yet if you are looking to build more general business skills, you could choose the Business Skills & Productivity collection.

Although we have made every effort to make our Learning Portal as simple to use as possible, you can access support via the platform's menu after logging in. Here you can ask technical questions relating to navigating content or getting around the portal.

Open Colleges does not offer support on the course content from a tutoring\knowledge perspective. Please feel free to direct any other questions to skills@opencolleges.edu.au .

Subscriptions are not refundable, subject to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. We encourage you to read our Terms and Conditions and to browse Library assets to make an informed decision regarding subscribing to a Learning Library.

Enquiries

Got a question on our Learning Libraries? We aim to answer your questions same business day.

PRINCE2 Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project: Updated for PRINCE2 2009 and Microsoft Office Project 2007

Aimed at PRINCE2 Practitioners and Project Managers in any industry, this book identifies which PRINCE2 processes may be handled w... Read more

READ
eBook

Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Paul E. Harris

PRINCE2 Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project: Updated for PRINCE2 2009 and Microsoft Office Project 2007

Aimed at PRINCE2 Practitioners and Project Managers in any industry, this book identifies which PRINCE2 processes may be handled with Microsoft Project and how the software may be effectively used to assist in managing projects.

PRINCE2 2009 Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 2010

Demonstrating practical ways that Microsoft Project may be used to manage programmes, portfolios and projects in a PRINCE2 environ... Read more

READ
eBook

Duration: 4 hours 52 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Paul E. Harris

PRINCE2 2009 Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 2010

Demonstrating practical ways that Microsoft Project may be used to manage programmes, portfolios and projects in a PRINCE2 environment, this book concentrates on the core functions required to plan and control a project.

Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft Project 2013: The Book by and for Professionals

Through the use of helpful screenshots, hands-on exercises, illustrations, and review questions, this guide instructs you on how t... Read more

READ
eBook

Duration: 11 hours 18 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Mario Landa,Rodolfo Ambriz

Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft Project 2013: The Book by and for Professionals

Through the use of helpful screenshots, hands-on exercises, illustrations, and review questions, this guide instructs you on how to build dynamic schedules that will allow you to explore what-if scenarios and dramatically decrease the time you spend making static schedule changes.

Setting Up Projects

Get started with Project 2010. Discover how to create a new project file, explore the structure of a document, examine view modes ... Read more

WATCH
Video Course

Duration: 44 minutes

Level: Beginner

Technology: Project 2010 (Windows)

Setting Up Projects

Get started with Project 2010. Discover how to create a new project file, explore the structure of a document, examine view modes and project templates, use custom elements, and access the options menu to customize the application.

Configuring Project

Microsoft Project manages projects of all sizes, but you'll want to configure it to work the way you need it to. Discover how to c... Read more

WATCH
Video Course

Duration: 21 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Technology: Project 2016 (Windows)

Configuring Project

Microsoft Project manages projects of all sizes, but you'll want to configure it to work the way you need it to. Discover how to configure Project, from document display and appearance to save settings, the toolbar, and the ribbon.

Packed with screen shots and constructive tips, this user guide and training manual is designed to teach people how to use Microsoft Project in a PRINCE2 environment and identifies which PRINCE2 processes may be managed with Microsoft Project.

Microsoft Project 2010 For Dummies

If you've never used project management software before ? or you've used previous versions of Project, this book shows you how Pro... Read more

READ
eBook

Duration: 6 hours 04 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Nancy C. Muir

Microsoft Project 2010 For Dummies

If you've never used project management software before ? or you've used previous versions of Project, this book shows you how Project 2010 works and how to get up to speed, what's new, and how to apply it to a real project.

Packed with screenshots and constructive tips, this short, snappy guide omits describing the intuitive and obvious functions of Microsoft Project and concentrates on the issues that many users get stuck on or find hard to understand.

Microsoft Project 2003 For Dummies

Use this handy reference to learn how to initiate and manage projects using Microsoft Project 2003. Topics covered include working... Read more

READ
eBook

Duration: 5 hours 22 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Nancy Stevenson

Microsoft Project 2003 For Dummies

Use this handy reference to learn how to initiate and manage projects using Microsoft Project 2003. Topics covered include working with calendars, using and sharing resources, budgeting, formatting taskbars, and gathering and tracking data, and more.

Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2013

Aimed at showing project management professionals how to use the software in a project environment, this book stays focused on the... Read more

READ
eBook

Duration: 5 hours 03 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Paul Eastwood Harris

Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2013

Aimed at showing project management professionals how to use the software in a project environment, this book stays focused on the information required to create and update a schedule with or without resources using Microsoft Project 2013.

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